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Dr. Helen Oritsejafor, Chairman of Spring Sky Finance Company Limited, has announced a full educational scholarship—covering primary through university education—for one outstanding child who emerged as the winner of a game competition at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Channel 5 annual End-of-the-Year Children’s Party. It was reported that Dr. Helen, who graced the event—popularly known as the December Felicitation—as the Special Guest of Honour, also distributed over 150 gift items to children, lighting up faces and hearts with her spirited acts of kindness. The announcement of the scholarship reportedly met with thunderous applause, marking an unprecedented gesture in the history…

The Methodist Church Nigeria, Archdiocese of Lagos, is set to host a landmark Apostolic Visit by His Eminence, Prelate Oliver Ali Aba, from Monday, 15 December to Sunday, 21 December 2025. The visit, hailed as a historic moment for the Church in Lagos, promises to strengthen faith, fellowship, and strategic development within the Archdiocese. Under the leadership of the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lagos, Most Rev. Isaac Olawuyi, alongside his wife and the Archdiocesan Lay President, Sir Olusina Thorpe, the week-long visit has been meticulously planned to cover all corners of the Lagos Archdiocese. During his stay, Prelate Aba, accompanied by…

Barely 72 hours the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered 25.5kg cocaine in a Brazilian flagged vessel, both agencies have seized Canadian Loud, an expensive strain of cannabis concealed inside an imported vehicles. Following credible intelligence provided by the NDLEA, both agencies uncovered total of 2,374 packages of cannabis concealed in 55 bags hidden inside a 1x20ft container with No FCIU 6369526 laden with two vehicles. Total weight of the illicit drug is 1,187kg Both agencies, in the course of joint examination, discovered the seizure which has been taken into the custody of the…

MILO Nigeria has welcomed a new group of influencers to strengthen its long-standing connection with consumers in Northern Nigeria. The influencers include Ahmed Musa, Nigerian professional footballer and youth role model; Mansurah Isah, actress, filmmaker, humanitarian and social impact advocate; Ali Jita, songwriter and musician; Sulaiman Yahaya (popularly known as Bosho), Kannywood actor and comedian Anita Asuoha (Real Warri Pikin), who has renewed her contract as a member of the MILO family. In the photo: Gilbert Tweneboah-Koduah, Category Manager, Beverages, Nestlé Nigeria; Sulaiman ‘Bosho’ Yahaya, Kannywood actor and comedian; Mansurah Isah, actress, filmmaker, humanitarian and social impact advocate; and Ahmed…

In what many observers have described as a refreshing return to merit-based civic recognition, A Nite 4 Naija 2025 is already generating national excitement with the conclusion of its college-patterned election held on Wednesday, 10th December 2025. The balloting—conducted among a carefully selected electoral college of civic leaders, policy analysts, journalists, youth advocates, and respected public voices—has produced the final list of winners across all categories of the prestigious PVC-Naija Awards. This year’s biggest spotlight is on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who convincingly trounced former APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, with 7 votes to 3, to clinch the Political Iconic Voice of…

The founder and Group Managing Director of Dozzy Group, Chief Daniel Chukwudozie, has denied reaching an out-of-court settlement with Chief Cletus Ibeto and his group of companies over an alleged N4.8 billion Fraud. In a press statement issued by the media office of Dozzy Oil & Gas Limited, the organisation maintained that the dispute remains unresolved, with an outstanding debt of US$3 million owed to Chief Chukwudozie. The company accused Chief Ibeto of orchestrating a misinformation campaign, claiming that all disputes had been settled and that a judgment of the Rivers State High Court confirmed his ownership of 22.6 hectares…

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has presided over his first meeting as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, steering the 93rd Session of the Policy Commission in Antigua, Guatemala, and deepening Nigeria’s visibility in global customs governance. The session, held from 2 to 4 December 2025 at the historic Hotel Soleil, drew Heads of Customs Administrations and senior delegates from across the WCO’s six regions. Opening the proceedings, CGC Adeniyi welcomed participants to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Antigua Guatemala, paying tribute to customs officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and…

Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has marked International Volunteer Day 2025 by celebrating the impact of the Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP), a flagship initiative by which employees volunteer their time, expertise, and personal resources to advancing the Foundation’s mission across 14 African markets. The celebration brought together volunteers at the Airtel Nigeria Headquarters in Lagos for moments of team bonding activities, testimonials, and volunteer spotlights. The event also served as a call to action, encouraging more employees to register for EVP activities and join the volunteer community. The EVP has become a cornerstone of Airtel Africa Foundation’s community impact,…

Religion is the all-time mirror of life through which humanity seek to encounter God; and, His manifestation in fulfillment of happiness in lifespan of mankind in pursuit of destiny. Every religion therefore carries the marks of the era of its founding; an era defined by rousing practices that eventually turn out as primitive by successive eras due to evolving nature of civilization and concomitant impact on knowledge. Primeval Judaism, when read through contemporary eyes of modern civilization, would appear severe, perverse, territorial and at times violent. Yet, it is all about civilisation that has evolved and revelation that has deepened.The…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi Apostle & Nation Builder; Chairman, Board of Trustees, PVC-Naija In view of Nigeria’s deeply troubling security realities and the dangerously volatile nature of the December travel season—marked by intense inter-state movement and heightened exposure to criminal attacks—I hereby make an urgent announcement on behalf of PVC-Naija and issue a strong national travel and safety advisory to all citizens. As responsible stakeholders in nation-building, we cannot, in good conscience, ignore the escalating danger on Nigeria’s highways and transit corridors. Recent events, including the tragic and unacceptable abduction of six Directors of the Ministry of Defence—on a…